Proof of Life
Joy Oladokun · 2023
58 min · 16 tracks
A vibrant blend of folk, pop, and soul that navigates personal growth and collective resilience through rich storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Somebody Like Me — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of self-acceptance and longing for connection, featuring a compelling chorus that resonates with listeners seeking affirmation.
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Changes — In this song, Oladokun reflects on personal transformation with a hopeful tone, making it an anthem for anyone navigating life's uncertainties.
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We're All Gonna Die — This track stands out for its candid confrontation of mortality and existential themes, blending introspective lyrics with an uplifting melody that encourages resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends various styles with strong storytelling but has a few dips in cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that focus on personal empowerment, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Keeping the Light On 3:43
- 2 Changes 3:09
- 3 Taking Things for Granted 3:36
- 4 Somebody Like Me 3:56
- 5 Friends 3:21
- 6 Purple Haze 3:25
- 7 Spotlight 3:15
- 8 You at the Table 3:50
- 9 Sweet Symphony 3:48
- 10 The Hard Way 4:00
- 11 Trying 3:55
- 12 Pride 3:22
- 13 Revolution 4:04
- 14 We're All Gonna Die 2:59
- 15 Flowers 3:48
- 16 Somehow 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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